Coffee is a drink that acts as a bridge between people from different cultures. Traditional coffee has been popular for decades, but what has gained recent fame is green coffee. People have started to understand the health benefits of green coffee.
Are you new to the world of green coffee? Or are you a green coffee lover who wants to know how long your coffee will last? Here is some amazing information that you will surely find helpful.
What is Green Coffee?
First things first: what is green coffee? When we think of coffee, we think of beautiful shades of brown, ranging from light to dark. That color spectrum also determines the taste of the coffee to some extent. So where does green fall on this spectrum?
Green coffee is coffee that has not yet been subjected to the roasting process. What you get from the coffee plant berries/cherries is actually green coffee, which is then roasted and ground. After harvesting, the coffee beans are either dried in the sun or put through machines for the cherry pulp to be removed. These are then dried again and milled, then sent out to the marketplace for sale.
So, How Long Do Green Coffee Beans Last?
The regular roasted coffee beans keep their flavor for up to 6 weeks after being processed. If you have coffee grounds, you need to finish them even quicker because their taste only lasts for around 2 weeks.
However, green coffee beans are very impressive when it comes to shelf life. After the basic processing, these coffee beans can taste delicious for over a year. So it’s always a good idea to buy green coffee beans and roast them yourself according to your specific preferences. This way, you can control both the taste of the beans and their longevity.
How Do You Store Green Coffee Beans?
Your green coffee beans can last for up to a year, but only if you store them properly. The usual instructions are that you store the beans in a dry, cool place and keep them away from direct sunlight. A kitchen cupboard is an easy and ideal home for them.
If you want to be specific and super careful, you should know that the ideal temperature for storing green coffee beans is 60 Fahrenheit. And since moisture plays a significant role in determining freshness, the humidity you want to target is 60%. Increasing the humidity will lead to fungus growth on the beans. And if you lower the humidity, your beans will dry out and will not taste the same.
If you’re getting a good deal on these beans and you want to buy them in bulk and store them for an extended period of time, then freezing can be an option. Put the beans in air-tight jars or any kind of sealed containers and stuff them in your freezer. This will do the trick.
A little knowledge goes a long way. Hopefully, this guide will help you preserve your lovely green coffee for a long time.
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